as in exaggerated
extended beyond normal or realistic bounds
overblown predictions of financial calamity after the company had one bad quarter
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Many assume emotional openness leads to rejection, but research suggests these fears are often overblown.
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
All about the vibes, including Dusty Baker vibes Vibes, as a concept, may be overblown.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Fears that Trump was simply going to sell out Ukraine for a quick deal with Russia appeared to have been overblown.
—Joshua Keating, Vox, 20 Feb. 2025
Campaigners are calling for an increase in green policies in a bid to reduce pollution and mitigate the risks caused by climate change, while others insist the claims are overblown, with some doubting the environmental problem exists at all.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
All about the vibes, including Dusty Baker vibes Vibes, as a concept, may be overblown.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Fears that Trump was simply going to sell out Ukraine for a quick deal with Russia appeared to have been overblown.
—Joshua Keating, Vox, 20 Feb. 2025
Campaigners are calling for an increase in green policies in a bid to reduce pollution and mitigate the risks caused by climate change, while others insist the claims are overblown, with some doubting the environmental problem exists at all.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
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“Overblown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overblown. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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